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UCD Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) provides an innovative, science-driven and patient-centred curriculum, delivered by world-class educators in state-of-the-art facilities. The main hospitals associated with our programme are St Vincent’s University Hospital and the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital. In addition, there are more than 20 other training hospitals and more than 120 primary care practices that facilitate your learning. This intensive, focused course is designed for students with an undergraduate degree who wish to pursue a career in medicine.

About This Course

UCD Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) provides an innovative, science-driven and patient-centred curriculum, delivered by world-class educators in state-of-the-art facilities.

The main hospitals associated with our programme are St Vincent’s University Hospital and the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital. In addition, there are more than 20 other training hospitals and more than 120 primary care practices that facilitate your learning.

This intensive, focused course is designed for students with an undergraduate degree who wish to pursue a career in medicine.

First & Second Year

There are four themes running through the entirety of both the Medicine and Graduate Entry to Medicine (GEM) programmes.

Evidence-based Medicine and Research • Clinical Competencies and Preparedness for Practice • Professional Medical Practice • Healthcare Systems, Quality and Patient Safety

In the first trimester, you will take a series of modules that introduce the application of medical science to the study of biological systems and disease. You will also learn the clinical skills needed for the rest of the programme. The remainder of the first two years integrates the medical science disciplines, while gradually expanding your professional capabilities in a clinical environment.

Third & Fourth Year

In the final two years, hospital and community placements with structured clinical education complete your degree. During your clinical training, you will participate in a series of specialist rotations, including medicine, surgery, psychiatry, obstetrics and paediatrics. Finally, you will undertake our acclaimed Professional Completion module to integrate your knowledge and prepare you for life as an intern.

Learning methods include lectures, small group sessions, practicals and enquirybased learning in the classroom and at the bedside.

Our international network offers students exciting opportunities to gain experience overseas. Scholarships are available to support elective periods in clinical and academic centres all over the world.

Graduates of the School have achieved worldwide recognition in clinical practice, research and healthcare leadership. Upon graduation, you must complete one year as an intern to gain full registration with the Irish Medical Council. You may then pursue training towards a career in a wide variety of specialties, in diverse settings, including hospitals and primary care facilities, or laboratory-based diagnosis and research.

Opportunities for Research 

Each year, approximately 100 Medicine students undertake an eight-week supervised laboratory, clinical or medical education project in Ireland or at one of our partner institutions in the Student Summer Research (SSRA) programme. The programme brings to life our commitment to foster in our students a passion for enquiry, discovery and investigative research.

UCD School of Medicine Office C134,
1st Floor Health Sciences Centre
Belfield,
Dublin 4


Tel: +353 1 716 6686
Contact: ucd.ie/medicine/contactus/

Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
ANAT20120 Human Form Autumn  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
GPRS20140 Introduction to General Practice & Professionalism GEM Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
MDSA20240 Principles of Microbiology, Genetic Disease and Neoplasia Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
PATH20000 Biochem,Immunol&Pharmacol Autumn  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
PHYS20050 Cell-Cell Communication Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
ANAT20070 Anatomy of the Thorax and Associated Structures Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
CLIP30170 Cardiorespiratory Therapeutics Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
MDSA30160 Cardiorespiratory Disease Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
MEMI30040 Principles of Infection and its Treatment Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
PHPS20010 Introduction to Epidemiology, Biostatistics & Public Health Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
PHYS20150 Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology Spring  10
Stage 2 Core Modules
ANAT20160 GI/GU Structure Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
CLIP30230 GI/GU Therapeutics Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
PATH30200 GI/GU Illness Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
PATH30210 Endocrine in Health & Disease Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
PATH30250 Haematology/Infections in the Immunocompromised Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
PHYS30240 Gastrointestinal & Renal Phys Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
ANAT30010 Head, Neck and Spine Anatomy Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
MDSA30220 Neurology in Health & Disease Spring  10
Stage 2 Core Modules
MDSA30320 Advanced G.P & Professionalism GEM Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
MDSA40040 Reproductive Medicine, Psychological Medicine and Child Health Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
MDSA40060 Otolaryngology/Ophthalmology Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
PATH30260 Oncology and Rheumatology Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
MDSA40070 Advanced Clinical Skills Course Summer  10
Stage 2 Options - A)1 of:
Choose 1 OPTION
ANAT20050 Basic Principles of Trauma Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A)1 of:
Choose 1 OPTION
ANAT30000 Sonographic anatomy Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A)1 of:
Choose 1 OPTION
CLIP30240 Stem Cells in Medicine Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A)1 of:
Choose 1 OPTION
RDGY30470 Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A)1 of:
Choose 1 OPTION
MDSA30280 SSRA Research Elective I Summer  5
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Students may Audit this module is they wish. Please contact your Programme Office if you wish to be manually registered to Audit this.
MDSA30270 Preparing to Solve Integrated Clinical Problems for Professional Exams Year-long (12 months)  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 3 of:
Students are registered to all modules by the School of Medicine.
SURG40080 Surgery 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)  20
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 3 of:
Students are registered to all modules by the School of Medicine.
FLME40130 Forensic & Legal Medicine Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 3 of:
Students are registered to all modules by the School of Medicine.
MEDN40090 Medicine I Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 3 of:
Students are registered to all modules by the School of Medicine.
MEDN40100 Medicine II Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 4 of:
Complete all modules over 2 Years. Students are registered to all modules by the School of Medicine
MDSA40140 Medicine in the Community Autumn and Spring (separate)  10
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 4 of:
Complete all modules over 2 Years. Students are registered to all modules by the School of Medicine
OBGY40110 Obstetrics & Gynaecology Autumn and Spring (separate)  10
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 4 of:
Complete all modules over 2 Years. Students are registered to all modules by the School of Medicine
PAED40120 Paediatrics Autumn and Spring (separate)  10
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 4 of:
Complete all modules over 2 Years. Students are registered to all modules by the School of Medicine
PSYC40150 Psychiatry Autumn and Spring (separate)  10
Stage 3 Options - D) Min 1 of:
Students are registered to all modules by the School of Medicine
MDSA40240 Medicine Elective Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - E) Min 2 of:
Students are registered to all modules by the School of Medicine.
PHPS30020 Public Health Medicine, Epidemiology & International Health Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - E) Min 2 of:
Students are registered to all modules by the School of Medicine.
MDSA40160 Professional Completion Spring  20

This was the perfect opportunity for me to transition from a career in consulting to a career in medicine. The clinical placements and comprehensive curriculum have provided me with invaluable hands-on experience in the best teaching hospitals in the country. I have also had the opportunity to complete clinical electives at top sites in the US. A variety of extracurricular opportunities, including research projects and summer schools, broadened my medical knowledge and developed my skills as a physician. The supportive faculty and collaborative student community have been integral to my positive experience as a student. I am excited for my future career in medicine.

Conor Kennedy, Graduate

The 4-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold an Upper Second Class Honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in any discipline with a CGPA of 3.0/4.0 or above, or equivalent. Additionally, all applicants are required to submit a current GAMSAT or MCAT score (minimum 57 and 503 respectively). Although only graduates are eligible to apply for this programme, the graduate Medicine degree is equivalent in standard to the undergraduate Medicine degree. Eligible applicants will also be required to complete an interview and undergo a mandatory healthcare screening process and Garda/Police Vetting.

Please note: GAMSAT and MCAT must have been issued within two years prior to the start of programme. Scores listed are correct at date of publication, and subject to change year-on-year.

Students who have previously been unsuccessful in any Medicine programme (i.e. have not met academic or other requirements within the programme) or have any issues which would affect their registration with the Irish Medical council will only be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis in exceptional circumstances, to be considered by the Medicine programme board.

General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Medicine (Graduate Entry):

ROWCLASS Apply to   Application Type  
showAudience-audienceInt MDS9
Medicine (Graduate Entry)
Bachelor of Medicine,Bachelor of Surgery,Bachelor of Obstetrics
Full-Time
Commencing September 2024
Undergraduate Degree (Non EU)
Non EU Undergraduates
Closed
showAudience-audienceInt MDS9
Medicine (Graduate Entry)
Bachelor of Medicine,Bachelor of Surgery,Bachelor of Obstetrics
Full-Time
Commencing September 2025
Undergraduate Degree (Non EU)
Non EU Undergraduates
Apply
showAudience-audienceEU DN401
Medicine (Graduate Entry)
Bachelor of Medicine,Bachelor of Surgery,Bachelor of Obstetrics
Full-Time
Commencing September 2025
Application through CAO Apply via CAO
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